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Getting The Green Light On Sustainable Tech
Singapore’s plan to transform into a sustainable city by 2030 moves forward at a rapid pace with the continuous development of forward-looking policies and top-notch technology.
In Pole Position: Racing Toward Electric Mobility (VIDEO)
Automotive enthusiast Dr. Muhammad Taureza and the Scorpio Electric team are engineering electric bikes to realize a future of cleaner transport.
Engineering The Future Of Asia
By working at the intersections of the physical, digital and biological spheres, Asia's engineers are ushering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Revolution
Lithium-ion battery recycling could help to address the need for more raw materials while keeping toxic battery waste out of landfills.
2019 Nobel Prize In Chemistry Awarded To Akira Yoshino
Professor Akira Yoshino created the first commercially viable lithium ion battery in 1985.
Australia’s Engineer In Office
Australia’s Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Honorable Karen Andrews MP, plans to fight climate change and support women in STEM.
Building A Better Battery
Next-generation batteries will power the future of renewable energy, say the founders of Singapore-based ultracapacitor startup Involt.
Akira Yoshino: Inventing The Lithium Ion Battery
Dr. Akira Yoshino, father of the modern lithium ion battery and 2018 Japan Prize laureate, talks to Asian Scientist Magazine about energy, the future of cars and how curiosity makes a career.
Capillary Forces Enhance Lithium Sulfur Batteries
A team of researchers in South Korea has found that capillary forces in carbon nanofibers help prevent electrode degradation in lithium sulfur batteries.
How Magnesium Makes For Safer Batteries
Scientists in Japan have found that adding a magnesium salt to lithium batteries makes them safer to use.